by The Organizer Lady dot com on January 15, 2010
The master bedroom should be a comfortable place to rest and relax. The more organized the bedroom is, the easier it is to relax. You won’t have to take time to look for things, which not only saves time, but also is less stressful. Look around the room and see what things you can remove and give a new home.
Start with the dressers and remove things from the top that are just creating clutter. If there are things, like makeup, that you use all the time, why not find a better way to store them. There are nice organizers that will fit into most any décor. Drawer dividers can also help keep things organized in the dresser itself.
Exploring under the bed can be an adventure. There are many nice storage boxes that fit under most beds. The boxes come in many sizes and materials, including plastic, cardboard and wood. The wood and plastic ones often come with wheels, for easy access. Some have lids that are hinged in the middle so you can pull them out from under the bed part way and access the belongings inside. The great thing about the boxes is you can store anything from books to out of season clothing in them.
The closest are usually an area that needs a good bit of work to organize. The best thing is to decide what you want to store there and fix the closet to do what you need done. There are a great number of closet storage systems that can be adapted for just about any size closet to maximize the storage space. Even just adding another bar to hang shirts on can increase your storage space. But there are nice shelve systems that can incorporate hanging clothes, as well as shelves and boxes for things that can be folded. There are also the shoe racks that can be hung on the back of the closet door.
One of the more recent additions to storage options are vacuum storage bag. These are great for storing out of season clothing. You can get more in each bag for the space once the air is sucked out of the bags. These bags will slide under the bed, or on shelves, saving room for other things.
By approaching the master bedroom one area at a time, things will fall into place. By keeping up on the clutter on a daily basis, the room can remain a place to escape it all.
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by The Organizer Lady dot com on October 23, 2009
Getting your closet organized in a manner that is going to continually serve you takes time. The success of your endeavor is going to depend on the system you device to keep your closet organized. Most of us have never stopped to consider all the open space in our closet. The key to being successful is to find a way to turn that space into something you can work with.
They best way to organize your closet isn’t the best way that someone else choose to do theirs. Remember that everyone has a different organization style as well as different sizes of closets. Your closet organization system should be customized to what you have to store in your closet. There are some wonderful closet organization kits and systems out there, but only purchase one if the set up is right for you. Don’t rearrange your set up to match what is available unless you are sure you will be satisfied with the results.
It is to your advantage to design your own customized closet organization system. This can be done in many ways. You can purchase individual closet organization products to come up with your own design. This can be tricky though when you are trying to get everything to fit properly. If you choose this option, try to select closet organization products that are all made from the same manufacturer. You should always measure your closet space and the products twice to get the best fit.
A much easier way to get the closet organized the way you need it to be is to design your own closet organization kit. While this is similar to purchasing each piece, it is much cheaper. It involves working with a manufacturer who offers design your own closet organizer kits. This works in one of two ways.
The first is you email them the layout you want for the closet size you have. The other way is you email them with the dimensions and a few photos of your closet. They come up with some good layouts for you based on the information you provide. Once you select one that is right for you, they manufacture it. It is shipped to you for installation.
Keep in mind that proper installation of a closet organization system is essential. You want to work with a manufacturer that offers step by step instructions. The more pre assembled the closet organization kit is, the better. You will want to consider your level of comfort with following directions and installing the custom closet organization kit that is designed for you. You do have the option of having a friend, family member, or professional install it for you as well.
If you want the closet organization process to be as easy as it can, then consider hiring a consultant to do it for you. Keep in mind this will be more expensive than the other options, but certainly worth saving you the time and the worry of installing it correctly. They can come to your home and discuss everything with you including what you are interested in accomplishing with your closet organization make over. They will offer you several different options for layouts and materials.
Once you decide on the layout and the materials that are right for your custom closet organization system, they will have it professionally installed for you. Then you can simply organize your clothing and accessories in there. Quite simple right?
Closet organization does come with many decisions, but the end result will be something you are going to enjoy using for a very long time. You will be very glad that you invested your time and money in a custom closet organization system regardless of the method you choose for designing it, the materials you select, or who installs it. With so many closet organization options available, there is no reason why you should have to settle for anything other than exactly what works well for you.
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by The Organizer Lady dot com on June 30, 2009
Do you remember the day you moved into your new home, very excited about the walk in closet and all of the space it offered? Has it become a messy location now with so much stuff in it that you can’t find where anything is? It is an unwritten rule that they more space we have, the more stuff we will accumulate to fill it!
Is your walk in closet full of items you really use or has it become a catch-all for those items you haven’t found a place for yet? It is very likely you don’t have any idea what all is residing in your walk in closet if it isn’t organized. Since a walk in closet is so much bigger than regular sized closets, you have many more options for customizing it to your liking while getting it organized.
Start by removing everything from your walk in closet and sorting through it. This is going to be quite a chore, but very necessary if you are ever going to get that space in order. Get rid of anything that doesn’t belong in there. This includes clothing you don’t wear anymore and items that don’t belong in there. Next organize everything in piles according to how you will be dividing it up your closet. Take an inventory of the amount of space you need for each pile. This will help you determine the types of custom closet equipment to install for all of it.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing your walk in closet. Choose to add shelves, clothing rods, shoe racks, cubbies for your accessories, carousals for ties and belts, and hooks for hats and jackets. You have the option of adding a dresser or even building shelves to go into the walk in closet area.
If you have the room in your walk in closet, you may want to add a bench or a chair for you to get dressed on. Some people put an island in the middle of their walk in closet. They use the top as a place to iron and to lay out their clothing for the next day. A full length mirror makes a very nice touch too.
Since a walk in closet is so spacious, you may not know the best way to use the space you have. You can meet with a closet organizer consultant, look at magazines, and even use closet organization software to come up with a solution that you are happy with. The cost of such a project is going to vary based on several factors. The factors to consider include who will be doing the work, the quality of the materials you plan to use, and how much closet organization materials will be needed to complete the project.
For those of you who have a walk in closet, use the maximum space you can get from it. This will take some hard work, planning, and investing. Make sure you use quality materials that are sturdy and durable. You want your custom walk in closet to remain organized for years to come. The time you will invest in getting this area of your home organized will be well spent. You will save time every day when you walk into that closet to get dressed or to find other items stored there.
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by The Organizer Lady dot com on June 30, 2009
Most of us can use some assistance and guidance when it comes to organizing our closets. A search on the internet or at your local home improvement store will offer you many different options to choose from. You want the project to look great when you are done as well has keep all of your items well organized. However, it can get costly once you start adding everything up. You can get discounted items to organize your closet, but are they going to hold up over time? So how do you find the best closet organizers out there?
There are pros and cons to every type of closet organizer material. Some of them are very inexpensive but can’t hold large amounts of weight. Others are very study, yet they are also very expensive. You are going to have to access your individual closet and then find quality products that fit your needs as well as fit your spending limit for Operation: Closet Organization.
Taking the time to read product reviews is a great way to find out the value of each one. You can find these reviews on the internet from people who have purchased them. You can also find so great reviews on closet organization products from Consumer Reports, a magazine that gives you reviews on most anything you can possibly thing of buying including items for your home and vehicles.
A recent review by Consumer Reports involved a test of nine different closet organization kits. The price of the kits ranged from $210 to $670. Some of the closet organization kits did quite well in this study while others proved to be difficult to install or being of poor quality with drawers that don’t open and close properly. Some of the closet organizer kits they tested didn’t come with all the required parts to assemble it properly. However, customer service for all of the manufacturers were very friendly and willing to send out the missing parts to complete the project.
The top ranking closet organization system is from Rubbermaid. It is also one of the least expensive closet organization kits on the market about around $300. It can be purchased online, at retail stores including K-Mart and Wal-Mart, or at some home improvement stores.
Stanley is another very popular brand of closet organization products. They are more expensive than the products from Rubbermaid but of equal quality. You can purchase Stanley closet organization products on the internet or at the popular home improvement store Lowe’s.
Make your dream of having an organized closet with everything in place a reality! Don’t be in too much of a hurry to purchase the cheapest products out there. You will likely be disappointed with the results when it comes to quality and durability. However, the highest priced closet organizers aren’t any better than some of the more reasonably priced products.
To save yourself money and get products that will last, compare different brands and read information about the pros and cons of each one. You can also purchase an entire custom closet organizer system from a particular manufacturer to save money.
Organizing your closet can be fun as well as beneficial to you on a daily basic. Ensure that you get the best products at the best prices by seeing what the market place has to offer you. Don’t get caught up in name brand hype or trying to cut corners or you will be disappointed.
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